Ep 090: Health, Safety & Profitability w/ David Hodge
Welcome to Restoration Domination, the podcast where we bring you all the latest news, trends, and insights from the world of restoration. In this episode, our host Rico Garcia Jr is joined by a special guest, David Hodge, an instructor at the Reets Drying Academy. In this episode, David shares his expertise on the importance of education in the restoration industry. From understanding laws and regulations to decreasing liability and increasing profitability, David provides valuable insights on how to succeed in the business. With years of experience in the industry, David knows that getting educated should be the first step for anyone looking to succeed in the restoration business. He also understands that understanding laws and regulations can not only decrease liability but can also increase profitability. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of restoration with Rico Garcia Jr and David Hodge in this episode of Restoration Domination. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve by getting educated and understanding the laws and regulations that govern the industry. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more exciting content!
What We Talk About
- Who is David Hodge
- Training and Fundamentals
- OSHA regulations and Money
- Training on the Job
- Employee Types
- Work Caused Illnesses and Liability
- Cost of Doing Business
- Hazards
- Types of PPE Required
- Landscape of the Industry
- Pay Scales
- Warn Notices
- OSHA Impact on the Industry
Biggest Takeaways
- Get Educated 1st
- Understanding Laws Can Decrease your liability
- Knowing Laws & Regulation can increase your profitability
Find our Guest
Website: www.reetsdryingacademy.com
Phone # 770-712-7293
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reetsdryingacademy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hodge-b8b82053/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.n.hodge
Your Guest's Personal Bio
For the past 25+ years, David has worked in multiple capacities across most all fields within cleaning and restoration. From carpet and upholstery cleaning, to water, mold, trauma, storm, and other remediation practices, he has worked as a technician up to estimating and invoicing to operations officer over a large restoration company. To date, David has processed or consulted on thousands of property damage claims. David has also served in various capacities as a volunteer for the IICRC, including: past Chair of the Exams & Education Committee and 1st VP for the Board of Directors. Outside of the cleaning and restoration industry, David was a Firefighter/EMT-Advanced for 9 years. He received his Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management and Public Safety from Grand Canyon University. In early 2019, he became an OSHA authorized Outreach Trainer for the OSHA 10 & 30 Hr. General Industry courses. Among his certifications received in the restoration industry, he also received certifications, education, or licensing as: • State of Tennessee Fire Fighter Instructor Level 1 • State of Tennessee Advanced Emergency Medical Technician • Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Materials Technician • National Incident Management System (ICS) • Radiological Monitoring • Operational Rope Rescue • Trench Rescue from the University of Tennessee • Many other state and first responder certifications
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